BCFR News & Stories

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Agency News

Future New Location for Boone County Family Resources

As the agency continues serving more and more individuals and families, the staff continues to grow, and we’re bursting at the seams! As you may have heard…

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Agency News

Walk & Roll-A-Thon Event to Raise Awareness

People First of Boone County‘s annual Walk & Roll-A-Thon is a free event open to people of all ages and abilities to help raise awareness for People First…

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Life and Work Connections

Aaron Makes Career Connections

By Mark Satterwhite, Director of Life & Work Connections This summer, Harrisburg High School student Aaron and three other area high school juniors and seniors got a…

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Support Coordination

For Love of the Game

When Pablo was growing up, he never cared much for sports. His older sister played both softball and basketball. Pablo reluctantly went to the games with his…

Agency News

Do You Know Someone Who Makes a Difference?

Seeking Nominations for Marie Kovar and Super Sib Award

Rachel smiles for a photo in between assisting deaf clients of BCFR.
Agency News

Employee Spotlight: Rachel Weigman

by Laurie Ritter and Natasha Sigoloff Meet Rachel Wiegman, Support Coordinator. Rachel has been with Boone County Family Resources for five and a half years and enjoys…

Agency News

BCFR Receives Three-Year Accreditation

In April, Boone County Family Resources received their accreditation survey from CARF International. CARF awarded the maximum three-year accreditation to BCFR for six services including: Community Employment…

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Support Coordination

Empowered to Succeed

Colton just wrapped up his junior year at the University of Missouri. He’s studying Heath Sciences with an emphasis in Healthcare Administration.  Colton says his own experiences…

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Life and Work Connections

Bryan Finds Success with IPS

Bryan takes great pride in being a reliable employee and getting his work done. For more than 20 years, he worked as a dishwasher for a local…